Macarthur FC players celebrate after Harry Sawyer's winning goal against the Phoenix. Photo: Photosport
Wellington Phoenix have lost their A-League home match against Macarthur FC 1-0.
Harry Sawyer scored the winning goal in the 83rd minute.
The visitors were the sharper side, creating more scoring opportunities, while the Phoenix struggled to get their attack in order enough to threaten the Macarthur goal.
The score would have been higher, but for some daring saves by goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi. He got a touch on Sawyer's goal, but could not prevent it going into the net.
The result leaves the Wellington side with one win and a draw from five matches. They are eighth on the table, but that could change over the course of the weekend.
Macarthur's second win for the season puts them two points ahead of the Phoenix in seventh place.
Auckland FC, who lead the A-League table on 10 points, play fifth-placed Brisbane Roar at Mt Smart Stadium at 3pm Sunday.
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